Overview

Grounded in ORU’s Whole Person Education philosophy, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling at Oral Roberts University emphasizes mental health and well-being as essential to fostering resilience, belonging, and hope in K–12 learners. Through engaging coursework and supervised field experiences, you’ll gain practical, real-world skills to meet the many needs of today’s students and lead with compassion and excellence.

Career paths

Graduate students in ORU's school counseling program enjoy careers such as:

Professional School Counselor
Pastor or Chaplain
Admissions Counselor
Mental Health Educator

Mental Health Case Manager
Life or Career Coach
Career or Student Services Counselor
Student Success Coach

Programme Structure

Courses include

Counseling Theories
Vocational Guidance
Spiritual Perspectives in Education
Group Dynamics
Counseling Research

Administration of School Counseling
The Whole School Counselor
Counseling Methods
Professional Ethics in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Oklahoma City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Submit Your Application
Please click here to apply to Oral Roberts University.
Send Official Transcripts*
Using one of the options below, have your official transcripts sent directly to ORU Admissions from each college and university you’ve attended.
*International students who completed their studies outside of the US are required to provide a US equivalency transcript evaluation
Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7920 USD / year

≈ 7920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7920 USD / year

≈ 7920 USD / year

Living costs

Oklahoma City

United States

911 - 1456 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oklahoma City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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